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erected by faithful hands now still in the
grave, was well filed, with many occupied
vehicles drawn near. The sermon was de-
livered by the writer based on Proverbs
xxi, 6, and treated upon the Education
of the Young, Physically, Intellectually
and Spiritually" At the close of this SER
vice, a recess of two hours was taken for
dinner and social enjoyment, and none
were permitted to go hungry. In the
afternoon, Rev. 81. L. Garfield preached
from Luke tx. 10: "For the Son of Man is
come to seek and to save that which is
lost" We will not attempt an epitome
of the discourse which was thoroughly
practical and skillfully illustrated. The
congregation was much larger in the af-
ternoon than in the morning and close
attention was given to all exercises. The
singing was by the joint choirs of the
churches and added much to the interest
of the meeting. Many persons we're
present who belonged to other churches,
and the spirit of fellowship abounded.
Rev. Mr.. Evans, of the Baptist church,
sat in the pulpit and pronounced the
benediction. Rev. FL. l.. Garfield preach
ed Saturday evening previous at Alder
Chapel, and Sunday evening of the meet
ing at Plain City.
y The removal of Br. James N. Converse
from this life was realized very wildly at
this meeting. Heretofore he was the
leading spirit, and we felt sad in know
ing that he would be with us no more in
the body; but he did his work SO we'll
that it will live after him, and bear pre-
cious fruit in all the years.
Good Law Enforced.
Some time ago the Ohio Legislature
enacted law prohibiting the sale of
liquor within two miles OF agricultural
fairs. One of the Common Pleas judges
decided it unconstitutional; but a case
was carried to the Supreme Court, which
affirmed the oonstitutionality of the law.
When preparations we're being made for
the recent State Fair in Columbus, the
ladies OF the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union inquired Of the managers if
the law was to be enforced? Not receiv-
ing a satisfactory reply, the ladies resolv-
ed to attend to the work themselves, and
the result was no liquor was sold either
within the grounds or outside, within the
limits, and the uniform testimony is, that
there was never SO little drunkenness
witnessed at State fair. All praise to
the brave. women who dared to do what
men we're afraid to undertake.
Students From Tufts College in the State.
It Is well known that Rev. Fl. l.. Can
field brought three students from Tufts
Theological School, to spend their vaca-
ton in this State with vacant churches.
They were employed chiefly as follows:
Mr.. L. o. Williams, at Jacksonville; T. B.
Fisher, at Flint and McConnellsville;
and J. P. Marvin, at Margaretta, also at
Attica during Br. Harry L. Oanfeld's
vacation. The young men made good
impressions on the people. did good
work and returned to their studies, with
a larger love for the ministry, and, per-
hsps, may return next year to renew their
acquaintance, or to engage in other fields
needing laborers.
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MICHIGAN NOTES ABROAD.
The Dominion Of Canada.

xn5 VomlntV4 ul G&naua.
Our vacation Of six weeks was mostly
spent in the Dominion, and most health
full and joyous vacation it proved. We
summered on farm of numerous acres
and had ell the accessories of milk, meat,
honey, spring-water, "horsehesh," etc,
at our disposal. We talked religion and
politics. Universaiism was ou our tongue
every day, and commercial union" and
Annexation" received no uncomfortable
attention. Both the religion and the po-
litical movements we expound are gaining
favor with this people. They begin to
perceive the crudities and absurdities OF
the old theology and manifest growing
uneasiness in the wearing Of the shackles
of monarchy. The coming years must
witness many and radical changes among
this intelligent, shrewd and intensely
practical people. Let the changes come,
for we are satisfied that they will bring
with them many blessings among the
greatest of which is progress.
Early Universalism-Rev David Leavitt.
Rev. David Leavitt, of Bloomfield, is
the pioneer Universalist minister of Can
ada. A man of great natural ability,
having unexcelled logical keenness, and
possessed with argumentative powers
beyond any one we ever knew, he was
simply giant among pigmies in the days
of his activity. He was and is. Univers-
alist of the Ballou order, and not unlike
Williamson in his manner of presenting
his faith. At one time he had debated
with nearly every minister Of repute in
the Dominion, and no one who knows
him doubts the issue in each case. He
drove his opponents into corner at once
theological armor had been shattered in
ten thousand pieces by his well-directed,
Incompatible blows. And so it has come
to pass that from one end to the other of
this land, families of Universalists are
scattered who came to knowledge of
their faith through the preaching and
debating of this veteran OF our cause.
And in Michigan. Illinois, Ohio, Wiscon-
sin, Minnesota and elsewhere, there are
those who can tell of the wonderful work
performed by this Canadian minister,
and how his vivid presentations of Gods
truth first led them to believe in the Fa-
Their of all.
Some Scenery.
1t seems to us that the Bay of Quinte
is the most beautiful sheet of water in
America. We have sailed up and down
the renowned Hudson. We have been
familiar with the Thousand Islands all
our lives, sailing through them innumer-
able times from year to year. We know
the lakes and streams OF the Adirondack
region and have knowledge, personal and
otherwise, of nearly all the famous
streams, lakes and bays, and of course
acknowledge the beauty and grandeur of
all; but the Bay OF Qlinte, with it's
caves, narrows, pIomontories, sloping
shores and precipitous headlands, points,
Islands, intersecting bays, gaps, empty
ing rivers, the Incompatible Lake on
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

"What is the design and object of the mis-
sionary work in Missouri" Led by W. A.
Bartlett; HOO. Topic, "What method can
we adopt that will best insure the attainment
of that object2" Led by Rev. s. Hull. 200
P. M Topic, " What are the Elements of Uni
versalism that will commend it to the people
as missionary force and power?" Led by
Rev. G.. L. Demarest, d. D.; $3.50. Topic,
How and where are these to be effectually
maintained and fostered?" Led by A. R..
Wolcott. 500. Sermon.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IL.
900 A. M. Conference meeting, led by M.
V. Galbraitb; 1000, Council and business
meeting; HOO. Sermon. 200 p. M. Topic,
"The formation of circuits and how provided
for" led by Rev. A. Miller. 300. Topic,
"What is the relation between the missiona-
~ work and the churches or parishes2" led
by Rev. R. p. Reyner; 400. Topic, SIS the
Sunday-school an essential fundamentally
in building up the church or parish2" led by
j. @. Custer. 800. Sermon.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER Is.
900 A. M. Conference meeting, led by Rev.
W. L. Fletcher; 1000. Brief addresses about
Christ, Heaven and Immortality, led by E.
W. Fullerton; HOO. Sermon, followed by
communion service. 200 P. M. Sermon. $3.50.
The Sunday school," by Rev. G. L. Dem
arast, d. D. 500. Sermon.
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The Smterinr.

Chicago and Vicinity
A large congregation welcomed Rev. Miss
Chapin to her pulpit at Oak Park, on
Sunday, Sept. 4. Every member of the
Sunday school was present at the session
'of the school. The Wednesday evening
meetings have been reorganized. Every
thing seems to promise prosperous year
for o. ity church.
Blue Island The pastor, Rev. W. F.
Small, writes communicating news of
sad bereavement "The Blue Island par
lsh begins the year in good condition save
for the sadness cast upon it by the sud
den decease of Charles j. ClausseD, one
of our most earnest and consecrated
members. He was young man, q years
old, of splendid character and promise.
In fact he was the young man Of our par
lsh, always taking the lead in every good
work; always to be relied upon, and at
the time of his decease, Secretary of the
church, and President of the Young Peo-
pies Missionary Society. He was book
bcopcT III bnO OulChBO SPAOC Ii IL Vi A'hCl
man Bros. & Co., 1924 So. Water Street,
. where, by his fidelity and truly Christian
spirit, he won many warm and lasting
friends. His fellow members in the church
tude the generous sympathy of these
friends as expressed by the lavish and
beautiful flowers sent us in the hour of
bereavement.
sand if Mr.. Clsussen had many friends
abroad, he had more at home. The
church could not contain all who we're
present at the funeral, and many Ger
mans who came to join the throng of
mourners, and could not understand the
English service, we're cheered and COM
-forted with few words in their own
tongue by the pastor of the German NJ.
e. church.
sour departed brother was not only
faithful at his employers deck, and in
business duties, but he was also tire
less student; and what makes his loss
seem doubly deplorable is the fact that he
was fitting himself for the Christian min
istry. intending next fall to enter Lom-
bard Divinity School.
"One of his last labors for us was ne
gotiating for stepstone to be placed in
front Of the church. II was first used on
the day we bore his remains to their last
resting place. 1t seems now fitting me-
mortal of what his life has been to us,
moral stepstone, helping us to wider wis.,
ions and higher aspiration. May the
memories of that noble young life ever
inspire and lift us to diviDer living"
Resolutions.
Adopted by the Young Peoples Missionary
Society of the Blue Island Universaist Church; ;
WHEREAS. it has pleased our Heavenly Faith
4 er TO call from earth and from earthly labors
our beloved president. Charles ]. Claussen,
RssOlusd. that in his departure his bereaved
family has lost most noble son and brother,
this society one of its most honored members,
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others will be found noticed in their due order
in the following pages.
THE COMMISSIONS LIST OF THE BEST TEN.
Ballou's Ancient History of Universalism.
465.
Conybeare and Howson's Life and EpistIes
of st, Paul. 1892
Farrar's Life of Christ II.
Farrar's Early Days of Christianity. 81.
Farrars Messages of the Books $50.
Geikie's Hours with the Bible. 1872
Paiges Commentaries Including white
more on Revelation). 81, ss.
Smiths Bible Dictionary, All.
Thomson's The Land and the Book.
Wallace's Ben-Hur. SO.
These all received liberal commentator
from those who responded to our request,
List of the second best teachers help were
also requested. and the majority of those who
furnished the first furnished both. But in
this field there was no such preponderance of
votes as would enable the Commission to
report the result. Aided, however. by these
returns. we herewith furnish our own list of
THE SECOND BEST TEN.
Abbott's Illustrated Commentaries.
Clarke's Ideas of the Apostle Paul.
Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual
World.
Gustafsens Foundation of Death, 1874.
Hanson's New Covenant
Macdonalds Life aud Writings of st. John,
Sayce's Ancient Empires of the East
Thayer's Theology of Universalism. 39l.
Sears The Heart of Christ.
Frothingham's Child's Book of Religion.
The remainder of the books commended by
those who responded to our request for lists
of the best. and which are not noticed in any
of our previous issues, will mostly be found
in their alphabetical order in the following
catalogue. and distinguished by parallels Q),
placed at the close of each notice. OF course,
many of them-as. indeed, many of the fore
named-are not free from Objectionable teach
fngs; but we believe there is not one of them
whose excellencies are not so greatly in excess
of its defects as to render it not alone safe,
but of eminent advantage in the hands in
tended.
Our former lists are richer in books helpfuI
to teachers than would appear to one who
should only casually scan them. In the hope
TO widen their usefulness, we have marked as
for youth or adults those whose subject or
style is most attractive. The following is a
list of such books named in our former issues;
the numbers given being those which are
there attached to them, and the parallels de-
noting that they are commended as best by
some of those to whom we apDlied for lists.-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

THE S. s. LIBRARY COMMISSION.
This Commission, appointed by our
General Convention, has just issued in a
pamphlet OF eighteen pages its list for
1887, OF books approved for Sunday
school libraries. The preface contains
large amount Of valuable information for
teachers and we give it in full below. Inc
catalogue will also be published in the
Sunday School Helper for November.
Copies 81 this Catalogue, as well as the
first Catalogue of the Commission and
two Supplements, will be furnished, on
application, by the Universalist Publish
ing House, or the Western Branch.
With these catalogues the heretofore
very responsible work of supplying our
Sunday-schools with suitable books, is
made very easy task. The Sunday
school librarians of the country should
order these catalogues and consult them
when new books are wanted. The Pub
fishing House can fill all orders and on
the best terms obtainable. Orders sent
to the Western Branch will receive prompt
attention.
What the Commission Say.
Early in the year 1886, more than eighty ex-
perienced pastors, Sunday-school superinten-
dents and teachers were requested, by letter,
each to furnish the Library Commission with
list of what they respectively considered the
best ten works to assist Sunday-school teach
ers in preparation for their abors. Had they
not been requested TO do this lat their leisure"
"a provision designed to secure the utmost
houghtfulness,-no doubt many more would
have responded. Thirty-one of the number
complied. They represented eight States of
the Union,-Maine, New Hampshire, Massa-
chusetts, Connecticut. Rhode Island, New
York, Pennsylvania and Illinois; aud their
names are among the best known in our
church.
Very naturally, the replies indicated wide
range of choice; yet few works received so
extensive approval as TO make this separate,
unconcerted testimony of extraordinary val
ne. The following, by large preponderance
of the votes, were declared to be
THE BEST TEN.
Conybeare and Howson's Life and Epistles
of ST. Paul.
Farrar's Life of Christ.
Farrar's Life of st. Paul.
Farrar's Early Days OF Christianity.
Farrar's Messages of the Books.
Geikie's Life of Christ.
Paige's Commentaries.
Stanleys History of tue Jewish Church.
Smiths Bible Dictionary
Thompsons The Land and the Book
Every one of these was already in our pub
lished lists of approved books, except the last
named; and this had only been postponed in
order that we might not recommend an excess
of expensive books. The Commission natur-
ally feel gratihed with this endorsement of
the quality of their past work
Evidently, however, list including only
those which received the highest number of
votes in a ballot taken in this manner must
lack variety and eomprehensiveness To meet
these needs, the Commission furnishes its own
list OF the best ten. which will be found to
differ from the other only so far as is requisite
10 secure such desirable scope. To such of
these as we have already commended we at
tach here the numbers which they respec-
lively bear in our annual catalogues. The
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Few Sunday school teachers have such bank
accounts as will enable them to possess even
score of the most desirable of these aids; but
surely there are few Sunday schools which
cannot occasionally add few such books to
their libraries, and thus obtain in time re-
spectacle Teachers Department of their
collection. 1t would be difficult to name any
investment of funds which, discreetly made,
would return larger profits to the school,
OF books for primary scholars, we can only
emphasize that which in former issues we
have stated: they are generally too ephemeral
to make notice of them in our lists of much
value Even before those lists can reach our
schools, such books are often retired from the
market. The best plan is to leave the seleo-
ton of this class to our Publishing House.
Grateful to all helpers, we hope for a con-
tinuance of their valuable aid.
CHARLES W. ToMLINsoN,
CHARLES CAvERLY.
MARY SNOW,
MARY A. ELLIS,
leila E. HARRIS,
Commission
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Churches, 9}linisters, and Conventions.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE OF THE WEEK.
FROM THE AND


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HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
Strengthens the Intellect.
DR. D. P. MCCLURE, Rantoul, ILL.,, says: 81
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w. THREE REFLECTIONS.
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VII. The ARGUMENT FROM ANALOGY.
VII. ALLEGED PeRMANENcY OF SIN.
TX. DEATH AND ITS SEQUENCES.
K. The ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Xl. LIFE A DISCIPLINE.
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Adopted by the Young Peoples Missionary
Society of the Blue Island Uniyersalist Church;
WHEREAS. it has pleased our Heavenly Faith
er TO call from earth and from earthly labors
our beloved president Charles j. Claussen,
ResOlued. that in his departure his bereaved
family has lost most noble son and brother,
this society one of its most honored members,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-01

A young Georgian has come 10 grief in
New York on account of an act which is
not without parallel. 1t seems that he had
spent some years as the editor of country
weekly before he went 70 New York, and
his tastes were all in the direction of jour
nalism. He tried to obtain work in the
office of several New York journals, but
failed Determined that he would not be
forced TO seek occupation outside of
journalism, he established correspondents
bureau and contracted with a number of
Western and Southern weeklies to send them
letters of more or less interest for the amuse-
ment and instruction of their subscribers
His bureau was a success, for within two
months after he established it his weekly in
come exceeded S75. Unfortunately he
lacked discretion, and the result was that
he found it necessary to close his journalistic
career rather hurriedly
The story of the young Georgian's failure
as journalist may be briefly told On
Wall street, one day, he heard broker tell
another that well-known banker had gone
to Canada. Without making inquiries as
to the cause of the bankers journey, the
enterprising head of the correspondents
bureau fastened to his Office and wrote a
sensational letter in which he alleged that
the banker had gone to Canada carrying
large sum of money belonging to other
people. The letter was widely circulated
in the West and South, and some of the
weeklies that printed it contained editorial
condemnations of the banker. A few weeks
late
printed the letter were astonished by notices
that suits had been begun against them by
the banker for damages on account of gross
libel against him. Inquiry developed that
while he had gone to Canada he had gone
merely to pay hurried visit to his wife and
children, who were spending few weeks in
Montreal. The proprietors of the weeklies
wrote indignant letters to the head of the
correspondents bureau, and, after thinking
over the matter a few hours, he wisely con-
cluded to fly TO Texas, or to some other re-
gion remote from New York
The case suggests a number of morals.
Perhaps the most important is found in the
words of Davy Crockett: "Be sure you are
right and then go ahead" Another, of less
Importance, is, that young Georgians would
do well to stay at home, There are just as
many opportunities for making living in
Georgia as there are elsewhere. Indeed,
statistics prove that Georgia increases in
wealth more rapidly than any other South
ern State, and if any Northern or Western
State has the advantage in this respect it
does not offer the opportunities which young
Georgians will find among their friends and
neighborS,
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index TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

AUXILIARY ORDERS - Savannah Volunteer
PfaYs Battalion.
he QUAIL NoTICEs-Annual Regatta of Savan-
itself acht Club; Chatham Artillery Excur-
was 6ain; Printing, Binding and Blank Books,
jaime n Nichols;
mlans. ASILy TRADE-Fred. VI. Hull
IN u COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTs-Help Want
nIahs loyment Wanted For Rent; For Sale;
S S.ie a. Miscellaneous.
- sEMENTs-May Party and Ball at Guards
Iofnory May, 8; Cora Van Tassel and Dramatic
umpany at Theatre; Exhibition of Savannah
poral Art Association May 4, and 6; Ice Cream
Festival for Benefit of Sacred Heart Church.
HoTELs--W atauga Hotel, Blooming Rock, N C.
AssIeNEE's SALES. Elsinger, Assignee for
Max Brnbaum
AUCTION SALEs-Valuable Real Estate, House
bold and Kitchen Furniture, by l. d. LaRoches
Sons; Valuable Property for Sale, by ]. Nc
Laughin 6 Son; Underwriters Sale, by J. Nc
Laughlin & Son.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUSDRY-131 Congress st.
NEW GooDs-At Germaine's.
POPULAR Dry GOODS HoUsE-Ecksteins.
GREAT CONSOLIDATION SALE-Platsheks.
STOCK AT CosT-At Gutman's.
SrARTLNG-L. & B. S. M II.
MILLINERY, SHOES, HATS ETc.-A. r. Alt
mayer & Co.
EoTIcE-Lovell & baltimore.
SEED RIcE-Fred NJ Hull
ISsURANcE-Manhattan Life Insurance Co. of
New York.
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BRIGHT BITS.

PHYSICAL TRAINING for girls must go. A girl
| in Boston discovered that months work in a
| gymnasium increased the size of her hand by
| one size of glove, and she quit training faster
| than you could drop hat.-Toronto Globe.
| LAwYER(to client)-You want to sue Robinson
for $500 for libel, you sag?
Client-Yes; he has blasted my character for
ever.
I.awyer-You think $500 the proper amount?
Client-Well, make it $3.50, / only want
| what's rght.-Hdyper's BG.dr.
APRoPos to the commonly received opinion
that ''scolding sermons seldom result in any
moral reform, dominic somewhat noted for the
occasional acid flavor of his remarks gloomily
arose in his pulpit on a recent Sunday and pre-
faced the announcement Of his text by the re-
mark, Il shall preach sharp sermon to-day, as
am not feeling at all well. '-Harper'S Nigga
zine.
"ASD now, dear, is there anything that would
make you feel better!'
Yes there is
What, darlingE"
That pearl set at Stiffness"
But, my precious, you can't wear them while
you are sick abed"
NO, but will know that nobody who isn't
SICK abed can. n-TOWn Topics.
A BEGGAR called at the clothing emporium of
Nose Schaumberg and said to the proprietor:
Please assist a poor man"
GO avey init yer or call dot bolice."
Goodbye" says the mcndicant, as he moved
Recommend me to your friends ven dav
wants Something's in my line, said Nose out of
pure force OF habit, tnat being his usual parting
salutation to his customers TerdS .Sifttuqs
OMAHA MAN-Going to New York to live, Ell?
In business there?
Kansas Man--No; I've retired from business
and have bought palace on Fifth avenue, New
York.
Now, I'd like to know why man who has
made fortune in Kansas should buy q residence
in New York instead of settling down in his own
StateY'
well, you see | had a choice between New
York brown stone front and a Boom City dug
out. and took the brown stone front because it
was cheaper. Omaha World.
He was bridegroom newly made--a wedding
tourist he;
His bride sat in the wedding room, as sweet as
sweet could be,
Yet one would think that be had been a husband
half his life.
AS on the register he wrote, - Percy New and
wife
But as he raised his shiny hat, that showed no
mark of age,
shower of rice fell from within upon the open
page.
Enough" the jeweled clerk exclaimed, and
brushed away the rice;
John, Bridal Chamber No. 4; we charge him
double price" Life.